Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question is about metals.
(a(i))[2]

Give two reasons for using carbon in a blast furnace.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe how slag is formed.

(a(iii))[1]

Explain how this equation shows that carbon monoxide is oxidised.

(b(i))[2]

Name two metals most often used in stainless steel, other than iron.

(b(ii))[1]

State one use of stainless steel.

(c(i))[2]

Arrange the four metals in order of reactivity. Place the least reactive metal first.

(c(ii))[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction of calcium with ethanoic acid: calcium + ethanoic acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK].

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